United States Recreational and Vacation Camp Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Leisure Camp, Adventure Camp, and Educational Camp), By Application (Children and Adults), and United States Recreational and Vacation Camp Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United States Recreational and Vacation Camp Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The U.S. Recreational and Vacation Camp Market Size Was Estimated at USD 23.63 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.30% from 2025 to 2035a
• The USA Recreational and Vacation Camp Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 46.26 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the US Recreational and Vacation Camp Market is anticipated to reach USD 46.26 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.30% from 2025 to 2035. The U.S. recreational and vacation camp market is growing steadily, driven by demand for outdoor experiences, youth development, and wellness retreats, with innovations enhancing accessibility, engagement, and year-round participation.  

Market Overview

The United States Recreational and Vacation Camp Industry is the business that offers temporary accommodation, outdoor recreation, and leisure activities through organized camps. The camps often serve children, families, and adults for brief periods of time, usually in natural or semi-natural settings. Moreover, Distinct factors of growth within the U.S. vacation and recreational camp industry are growing demand for digital detox retreats, heightened emphasis on nature therapy and mental health, expansion of intergenerational family camps, and academic enrichment beyond the school environment, factors not typically reflected across leisure or tourism industries. Furthermore, innovations such as sustainable accommodations, AI-based activity scheduling, and immersive thematic experiences draw new campers. Major players like YMCA, CampMinder, and KOA can enhance market growth through collaborations, technology incorporation, and increasing year-round activities to diversify revenues and engagement.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the U.S. recreational and vacation camp market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United States recreational and vacation camp market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the USA recreational and vacation camp market.

Driving Factors

The U.S. vacation and recreational camp industry is fueled by heightened parental interest in organized outdoor activities for youth, a growing preference for experiential travel, and increasing recognition of health and wellness benefits associated with nature-based programs. Greater corporate retreat offerings, a demand for screen-free space, and increased accessibility through online reservation platforms are driving wider participation, driving steady growth for both youth- and adult-focused camp opportunities.

Restraining Factors

Restraining factors include high operational costs, seasonal limitations, staff shortages, and safety concerns. Additionally, competition from alternative travel and entertainment options can limit consistent participation and revenue growth.

Market Segmentation

The United States recreational and vacation camp market share is classified into type and application.

• The leisure camp segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United States recreational and vacation camp market is segmented by type into leisure camp, adventure camp, and educational camp. Among these, the leisure camp segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Their wide appeal to families and children, focus on relaxation and enjoyment, and availability across age groups make them dominant. They tend to be flexible in their activities, hence more accessible commercially throughout the year.  

• The children segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United States recreational and vacation camp market is segmented by application into children and adults. Among these, the children segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This dominance is driven by strong parental demand for structured, skill-building, and social development programs during school breaks, especially in urban areas  

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the US recreational and vacation camp market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Great Wolf Lodge
• Outward Bound USA
• Adventure Camps by Adventures on the George
• Road Scholar
• American Camp Association
• Canyon Ranch Wellness Resorts
• Centre Parcs
• Camp Bow Wow
• Young Men's Christian Association
• Expedia Group
• Trafalgar
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In January 2024, Reservations became available online for Minnewaska's sole campground (Sam F. Pryor III) at Shawangunk, starting every year in March. It is a mere 94 miles north of New York City and lies atop the Shawangunk ridge over 2,000 feet (610 meters) above sea level, with rolling hills and rocky slopes around it, with much space available for hiking, biking, and scenery viewing.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United States, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the USA recreational and vacation camp market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United States Recreational and Vacation Camp Market, By Type 

• Leisure Camp
• Adventure Camp
• Educational Camp

United States Recreational and Vacation Camp Market, By Application

• Children
• Adults